Dragonwings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1975

Dragonwings

Written by Laurence Yep

Book #5 in the Golden Mountain Chronicles series

A boy joins his father in San Francisco to chase a dream of flight amidst adversity.

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248 pages· 870L
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Bookroo's summary

Eight-year-old Moon Shadow sails from China to meet his father, Windrider, in San Francisco. Together, they face prejudice and poverty while pursuing Windrider's dream of building a flying machine. As they navigate the challenges of a new world, including a devastating earthquake, Moon Shadow learns about courage, resilience, and the power of dreams. Will they overcome the odds and take to the skies, or will their aspirations be grounded by the harsh realities of immigrant life? Discover a tale of hope and determination in the face of overwhelming obstacles.

From the publisher

Moon Shadow is eight years old when he sails from China to join his father, Windrider, in America. Windrider lives in San Francisco and makes his living doing laundry. Father and son have never met.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
248
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
W
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
111
Publication
Published
January 23, 2001
First published
October 7, 1975
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064400855

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